RIA May 2019 Wrapup

This video promotes the "Small Arms of the Cold War: NATO Battle Rifles" book, focusing on the historical context and iconic designs of battle rifles used by NATO forces. It details the strategic differences between NATO's full-power cartridges and the Eastern bloc's intermediate cartridges. The book covers over 70 models, organized by type, including notable rifles like the FAL, G3, M14, AR-10, and MAS, with a chapter dedicated to precursors and others. The book features historical insights from Ian McCollum and photography by James Rupley, providing a comprehensive look at these often under-documented firearms.

This video focuses on the Lepage Wax-Bullet Dueling Pistols, exploring their historical context and practical application in dueling. The title and description highlight the "forgotten weapons" aspect, suggesting a deep dive into unique or less common firearm designs. The mention of "sport" and "airsoft" indicates a potential comparison or discussion of how these historical pistols relate to modern sporting or recreational shooting activities, possibly even in a practical sense for reenactments or specialized training.

This YouTube video explores the Winchester Model D, delving into its origins during World War I and its significance as a precursor to the renowned Model 70 rifle. The content likely features historical context, firearm details, and potentially a close examination of this less commonly known Winchester model. It appeals to enthusiasts interested in the history of firearms and specific rifle designs.

This video focuses on the Steyr M1912/16 Automatic "Repetierpistole". While no demonstration or review is detailed, the title directly names a specific historical firearm. The description promotes firearms reference books, indicating the content likely aims to appeal to collectors and enthusiasts interested in detailed firearm information and history. The Steyr M1912/16 is a notable piece of early automatic pistol development.

This video announces the conclusion of the "Forged in Snow" Kickstarter campaign, highlighting that viewers still have time to secure a Kickstarter-exclusive copy. The description directly links to the Kickstarter project page, indicating a focus on a specific product launch and community engagement related to that project.

This video showcases unique Finnish gun posters featuring iconic firearms like the Suomi KP/-31, AK variants, and Mosin-Nagant rifles. It highlights a Kickstarter campaign for a project called 'Forged in Snow,' suggesting a connection to Finnish design or history related to these firearms. The content appears to be visual and promotional, focusing on collectible art pieces for firearm enthusiasts.

This YouTube video focuses on the Breda Modello 30, an Italian light machine gun from World War II and World War I. The title suggests a critical review, labeling it as 'Italy's Worst Machine Gun,' implying an analysis of its flaws and shortcomings. The description reinforces this by including tags like 'worst' and 'terrible,' while also referencing its manufacturer (Breda), its type (LMG, machine gun), and its historical context (Italy, WW2, WWI). The mention of 'Carcano' suggests a possible comparison or context with another Italian firearm.

This video provides an in-depth analysis of the PSS, a Russian captive-piston handgun developed to replace older derringer-style pistols. It highlights the PSS's semiautomatic action, 6-round magazines, and its use of unique captive piston ammunition for significant sound suppression. The description details its GRU designation (6P28), 1983 service entry, ammunition specifications (155-grain projectile at 620 fps, 122 dB noise), and mechanical inspiration from the Makarov pistol. The video also touches on its post-Soviet commercial export availability and its replacement by the PSS-2 in 2011.

This video focuses on the PSS, a unique Russian handgun known for its "captive-piston" mechanism, which allows for suppressed firing without an external suppressor. The title highlights its silent operation and classifies it as a handgun. The description promotes a resource for firearms reference books.

This video showcases the extremely rare folding stock variant of the Beretta 38/43 SMG. The description details the historical context of the Beretta Model 38 series, its development from a 1941 prototype, and the limited production run of the folding stock version specifically for the RSI (Italian Social Republic) late in World War II. The example featured in the video has a Yugoslavian crest, with its acquisition details unknown. The video highlights the success of the Beretta SMG design and its evolution.

This video is an introspective piece from the 'God Family and Guns' channel, where the host reflects on their role in causing division within America. It emphasizes the importance of viewer support through Patreon and highlights recommended products and brands, including Jase Medical and ES Power Drink. The description also includes links to their merchandise store, prayer request submission, and other social media channels. The content appears to be a personal reflection rather than a direct firearms review or demonstration.

This video focuses on firearms that are highly susceptible to theft, highlighting the significant risk of gun ownership. With an estimated 4 million guns stolen annually, the content aims to inform viewers about which firearms are most frequently targeted by thieves. The description also promotes the channel's Patreon, merchandise, and other social media platforms, along with support for affiliated ministries and brands.

This video, titled "State of the World - Urgent," appears to be a commentary or discussion piece. While the title is attention-grabbing, the description focuses heavily on supporting the channel through various links (merchandise, Patreon, Venmo, Instagram). A legal disclaimer is included, stating the views are those of the creator and not any official government agency, and referencing unclassified doctrine and public source information like the Ranger Handbook and specific Army Technical Manuals (TC 3-21.8, TC 3-22.9, TC 3-23.35). This suggests the content, despite its title, may touch upon military doctrine, preparedness, or current events from a specific, potentially tactical or preparedness-oriented perspective.

This video focuses on long-term ammunition storage techniques. It likely covers methods for preserving the integrity and usability of ammunition over extended periods, potentially including discussions on storage containers, environmental factors like humidity and temperature, and best practices for organizing and maintaining ammo stockpiles for future use. The content is geared towards firearm owners who are interested in preparedness and responsible ammo management.